Saraswathie Govender
Biographic Data
| ID | 7740646 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Saraswathie Govender |
| GIVEN NAMES | Saraswathie |
| FAMILY NAME | Govender |
| SIGNATURE | GOVENDER S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Limpopo |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6586-6185 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Intersecting burdens
The rigours of academic demands, clinical obligations, and socioeconomic pressures disproportionately cause anxiety and depression among nursing students. Nonetheless, there is a paucity of empirical evidence regarding the mental health status of nursing undergraduates at historically disadvantaged institutions in South Africa. This study fills a critical evidence gap by examining an underrepresented rural cohort and addressing geographic and soc…
Existential Positive Psychology (EPP)
Globally, humanity is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic; thus, we question our individual, and collective, behaviours. Long periods of lockdown and ever-escalating death rates have found people asking questions such as "What is the point of carrying on?" This is exacerbated by the world's burgeoning ecological crisis. Humanity is beginning to wonder if it belongs on the planet when its footprint has caused such rampant destruction to forests, …
Stress levels and alcohol use amongst beginning students at a peri-urban South African university
We explored stress levels and alcohol use amongst first year students at a peri-urban university in South Africa. A cross sectional survey design using stratified random sampling was utilised (n = 217; females = 60%, males = 40%; age range 17 to 31 years). The students completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Alcohol Use Identification Disorder Test (AUDIT). Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were used to analysed data. Fort…
Constructions of social selves living with HIV/Aids
This study explored sense of social well-being influences on self-identity and the stigma and discrimination among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Informants were 15 PLWHA from a rural background in a South African community (female = 87%, age range = 26 to 64 years; and males = 13%, age range = 55 to 64 years). They completed semi-structured interviews on their lived experiences relating to a sense of social inclusion and belongingness. We …
Reparative sexual orientation therapy effects on gay sexual identities
The study explored gay males’ identities and experiences with sexual reparative therapy. The sample consisted of five white Christian males (age range 24 – 41 years), who responded to a semi-structured interview on their self-identity with reparative therapy. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used for the thematic analysis. Findings indicated that the gay males identified with their homosexual sexual orientation despite counselli…
Cumulative mild head injury (CMHI) among college rugby players
We investigated the prevalence of cumulative mild head injury (CMHI) symptoms among college student rugby players pre- and post-season. The players completed a number of neuropsychological tests known to be sensitive to CMHI effects: vocabulary, working memory, motor coordination, and a self-report Post Concussive Symptomology (PCS) checklist. A total of 18 rugby players registered at a South African university were participants (age range 18 to …
Reaction time deficits incurred by Cumulative Mild Head Injury (CMHI) and Post-Concussion Symptoms (PCS) between contact and non-contact sport players
This prospective study investigated possible differential effects on reaction time and post-concussion symptoms contrasting contact and non-contact sport athletes. Participants were a purposive sample of football (soccer) players (n = 15) and volleyball players (n = 15) from South Africa. They completed a reaction time measures pre-season and post-season. The data were analysed using the Fisher’s Exact Test and descriptive statistics. The study f…
The social and academic adjustment experiences of first-year students at a historically disadvantaged peri-urban university in South Africa
The goal of the research was to explore the social and academic experiences of first-year students at a peri-urban university in South Africa. Eighteen students (females = 50%, mean age = 19.88 years), participated in focus group discussions on their experiences of social and academic adjustment. Data were analysed using Thematic Content Analysis. The study found that first-year students reported both positive and negative adjustment experiences.…
Health and well-being among teenage mothers in a rural South African community
This study sought to identify patterns of general health symptoms and coping abilities among school-going teenage mothers in the central region of Limpopo province, South Africa. The participants were 56 teenage mothers and 56 typically developing girls or non-mother peers (age range 16 to 19 years). They attended school ranging from grades 8 to 12. The participants completed the General Health Questionnaire and Coping Strategy Scale. Data were a…
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Reaction time deficits incurred by Cumulative Mild Head Injury (CMHI) and Post-Concussion Symptoms (PCS) between contact and non-contact sport players
This prospective study investigated possible differential effects on reaction time and post-concussion symptoms contrasting contact and non-contact sport athletes. Participants were a purposive sample of football (soccer) players (n = 15) and volleyball players (n = 15) from South Africa. They completed a reaction time measures pre-season and post-season. The data were analysed using the Fisher’s Exact Test and descriptive statistics. The study f…
The social and academic adjustment experiences of first-year students at a historically disadvantaged peri-urban university in South Africa
The goal of the research was to explore the social and academic experiences of first-year students at a peri-urban university in South Africa. Eighteen students (females = 50%, mean age = 19.88 years), participated in focus group discussions on their experiences of social and academic adjustment. Data were analysed using Thematic Content Analysis. The study found that first-year students reported both positive and negative adjustment experiences.…
Health and well-being among teenage mothers in a rural South African community
This study sought to identify patterns of general health symptoms and coping abilities among school-going teenage mothers in the central region of Limpopo province, South Africa. The participants were 56 teenage mothers and 56 typically developing girls or non-mother peers (age range 16 to 19 years). They attended school ranging from grades 8 to 12. The participants completed the General Health Questionnaire and Coping Strategy Scale. Data were a…
Reparative sexual orientation therapy effects on gay sexual identities
The study explored gay males’ identities and experiences with sexual reparative therapy. The sample consisted of five white Christian males (age range 24 – 41 years), who responded to a semi-structured interview on their self-identity with reparative therapy. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used for the thematic analysis. Findings indicated that the gay males identified with their homosexual sexual orientation despite counselli…
Cumulative mild head injury (CMHI) among college rugby players
We investigated the prevalence of cumulative mild head injury (CMHI) symptoms among college student rugby players pre- and post-season. The players completed a number of neuropsychological tests known to be sensitive to CMHI effects: vocabulary, working memory, motor coordination, and a self-report Post Concussive Symptomology (PCS) checklist. A total of 18 rugby players registered at a South African university were participants (age range 18 to …
Constructions of social selves living with HIV/Aids
This study explored sense of social well-being influences on self-identity and the stigma and discrimination among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Informants were 15 PLWHA from a rural background in a South African community (female = 87%, age range = 26 to 64 years; and males = 13%, age range = 55 to 64 years). They completed semi-structured interviews on their lived experiences relating to a sense of social inclusion and belongingness. We …
Stress levels and alcohol use amongst beginning students at a peri-urban South African university
We explored stress levels and alcohol use amongst first year students at a peri-urban university in South Africa. A cross sectional survey design using stratified random sampling was utilised (n = 217; females = 60%, males = 40%; age range 17 to 31 years). The students completed the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Alcohol Use Identification Disorder Test (AUDIT). Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests were used to analysed data. Fort…
Existential Positive Psychology (EPP)
Globally, humanity is in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic; thus, we question our individual, and collective, behaviours. Long periods of lockdown and ever-escalating death rates have found people asking questions such as "What is the point of carrying on?" This is exacerbated by the world's burgeoning ecological crisis. Humanity is beginning to wonder if it belongs on the planet when its footprint has caused such rampant destruction to forests, …
Intersecting burdens
The rigours of academic demands, clinical obligations, and socioeconomic pressures disproportionately cause anxiety and depression among nursing students. Nonetheless, there is a paucity of empirical evidence regarding the mental health status of nursing undergraduates at historically disadvantaged institutions in South Africa. This study fills a critical evidence gap by examining an underrepresented rural cohort and addressing geographic and soc…
Psychology (8 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Injury prevention (3 works) · Poison control (3 works)